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Why is the Senate Blocking DHS Funding? | Lora Ries
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- Heritage Explains
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- Mar 18, 2026
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Summary
The refusal of Democrat leaders in the senate to pass funding for the Department of HOmeland Security has had ramifications across the country. It has affected employees of FEMA, the Coast Guard, the TSA, and many other agencies. To explain why this happening and what to expect in the coming weeeks, I sat down with Lora Ries, Director of the Border Security and Immigration Center, here at the Heritage Foundation. --- Thoughts? Questions? Email us at: [email protected]. --- Lora Ries on X: https://x.com/lora_ries